The resurgence in popularity for retro digital compact cameras, or digicams, among younger generations, a return to older models, and a renewed interest in compact cameras that offer a lo-fi, ethereal look, and nostalgia.
Compact cameras, driven by consumer demand for portability, ease of use, and the convenience that allows photography anywhere without the bulk of a larger camera. The revival, fueled by younger creators, enthusiasts, and even professionals who appreciate their portability, 'film-like' aesthetics, and the forced thoughtfulness of carrying a device specifically for photography.
Though these cameras offer the convenience of a pocket-sized device that is always ready to use, these cameras also encourage the habits of more deliberate shooting, similar to using film, as the limited memory space forces users to think more about each photo.
While the bulk of the interest is on vintage digicams manufactured from around 10 to 15 years ago, modern camera manufacturers are responding with new and re-released models that blend traditional compact camera benefits with modern technology, as seen with the recent surge in sales for brands like Canon and the introduction of models from Panasonic and Leica.
Features
- Compact Comeback, A New Use - Putting an ultra-compact, a 16MP CCD Lumix DMC-S5, to a new use as a product-shoot camera.
Camera Reviews
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W 6MP CCD All-Weather Compact - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2007 Fujifilm BigJob HD-3W, a very likable 6MP CCD ruggedized all-weather digital compact camera.
- Olympus VR-370 16MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2013 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370, an ultra-compact superzoom with a 12.5× optical zoom lens.
- Olympus VR-350 16MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2012 16MP CCD Olympus VR-350, a compact superzoom with a 10× optical zoom lens.
- Olympus VR-330/320 14MP CCD Digital Compact Cameras - Compact Comebacks: A look back at a pair of 2011 14MP CCD Olympus VR-series compact superzooms with 12.5x optical zoom lenses.
- Olympus VR-320 14MP CCD Digital Compact Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 14MP CCD Olympus VR-320 digital camera from 2011, a compact travel zoom with a 12.5x optical zoom lens.
- Lumix DMC-S5 16MP CCD Ultra-Compact Digital Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, an ultra-compact with a 16MP CCD sensor and totally unexpected image captures.
- Pentax Optio W90 12MP CCD All-Weather Digital Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2010 Pentax Optio W90, a 12MP CCD all-weather outdoors and adventure digital compact camera.
- Pentax Optio WG-II 16MP CMOS All-Weather Digital Camera - Compact Comeback: A look back at the 2012 Pentax Optio WG-II, a ruggedized 16MP CMOS all-weather outdoors and adventure digital camera.
Posts
- Olympus VR-370, A Creative Mood - Creative Arts: A creative and fun session with the ultra-compact super zoom 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370 on a shoot with negative Exposure Compensation.
- Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd, A Night Take - A night shoot with the 10MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd, the world's smallest 12x zoom digital bridge camera from 2008.
- Pentax Optio W90, A Morning Show - Compact Comeback: The Golden Hour with a 12MP CCD Pentax Optio W90, a very versatile all-weather compact digital camera, first impression.
- Pentax Optio W90, Go Anywhere - Compact Comeback: The Pentax Optio W90 is a versatile, dustproof, waterproof, and shockproof go-anywhere digital compact for the outdoorsman.
- Olympus VR-370, Contre-jour - Images with a 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370, a vintage travel zoom, on an early morning street shoot, ala contre-jour.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Ruggedized - Compact Comeback: A 6MP CCD ruggedized, waterproof, dustproof, and shockproof all-weather digital camera built for the construction industry.
- Pentax Optio W90, Out And About - Compact Comeback: Image making with a 12MP CCD Pentax Optio W90, a very versatile all-weather compact digital camera.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, At The Stop - Compact Comeback: Image making with a 2007 vintage 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, scenes at the stop.
- Olympus VR-370, Kampar Drive-Through - A Sunday detour along the main street of Kampar, Perak, a township between Ipoh and the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Places We Met - Compact Comeback: Reminiscing the nostalgia of the good old film days with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, An Early Morning Shoot - Compact Comeback: On an early morning shoot with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, In Black And White - Compact Comeback: Looking at black-and-white images captured with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, A Refresher - Image making with the 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Close-Ups - Compact Comeback: Image making with the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, close-ups in the garden.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, Film Emulation Modes - Compact Comeback: The three image emulations that the 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W can be set to.
- Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, First Impression - Compact Comeback: Image making with a 6MP CCD Fujifilm FinePix BigJob HD-3W, a camera that gives a stranglehold effect over me.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, Kid's Play - Image making with a vintage 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, an ultra-compact digital camera.
- Canon PowerShot Pro1, For Me, A Disappointment - Image-making with the highly regarded 2004 6MP CCD Canon PowerShot Pro1, just couldn't get the hang of it.
- Olympus VR-370, Cropped Close-Ups - Image making with a super-compact 16MP CCD Olympus VR-370, square cropped close-ups from the garden.
- Olympus VR-350, Playing Catch Up - Image making with a 16MP CCD Olympus VR-350, cute and capable ultra-compact travel zoom.
- Olympus VR-330, Night Scene Zoom-In - Zooming in on a night scene in Program Auto mode with the 14MP CCD Olympus VR-330.
- Olympus VR-330, in iAuto Micro Mode - Image making with a 14MP CCD Olympus VR-330 in iAuto Macro Mode.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, A New Use - Finding a new use for a vintage ultra-compact 16MP CCD Lumix DMC-S5 as a product shoot camera.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, A Second Look - Testing out the vintage ultra-compact 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5 beyond its first outing.
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5, Starting Out - A comeback look at a vintage ultra-compact 16MP CCD Panasonic Lumix DMC-S5.
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